I was flattered after crossing

I slowly opened my eyes, looked at him, raised the corners of my mouth slightly, and said softly: "She just wants to get you. Although she got stabbed by accident this time, she also took this opportunity to morally blackmail you. Your royal family cares about face and it is impossible for you to ignore her life or death. There is nothing we can do about it..." After that, I closed my eyes again and ignored him.

After hearing this, Xiao Zhengxuan frowned even more tightly, and seemed to be lost in thought: "What is the princess's plan?" The carriage continued to move forward, and the sound of the wheels echoed in the silent street, as if telling the helplessness and complexity of this emotional entanglement.

I patted the jewelry box beside me, then sighed helplessly and said, "Alas, taking money from others is like getting rid of disaster! Now it seems that I can't escape it." After saying that, I glared at Xiao Zhengxuan fiercely.

Then, I turned to him and said, "However, you go back and tell Zhao Wanqing that if she wants to live a few more days, she'd better abide by the house rules and not cause trouble. Also, are the concubines here not allowed to go out casually?" I asked curiously.

Xiao Zhengxuan nodded and replied, "Yes, concubines are generally not allowed to go out without permission."

I nodded with satisfaction and continued, "Okay, then tell her to stay in the house honestly and not cause trouble. If there is nothing wrong, try not to hang around in front of me as much as possible to avoid upsetting me." I said unhappily.

Sure enough, since entering the palace, Zhao Wanqing has become very low-key and rarely leaves the house.

The place Xiao Zhengxuan arranged for her to live was far from me, and I also exempted her from the morning and evening visits. How could I, the king of staying up late, get up...

"Is she really not trying to make her presence felt in front of you and Xiao Zhengxuan?" Lei Lei asked curiously.

While picking out the snacks, I answered, "Yes, she has always been very well behaved. She stays in her own little yard all day and doesn't even go to the garden..."

Lei Lei heard what I said and said with some concern: "Don't take it lightly. This woman is not simple. She is definitely not an easy person to deal with."

"Well, don't worry. Let's go, this should be enough." I carefully held some snacks and said to Leilei.

"Well, why did you buy so many Dingsheng cakes? Are you going to take an exam?" Lei Lei asked curiously.

"Hahaha, what exam? Do you think I'm Xiwei? I'll take the exam when I say so. This is prepared for our customers. As long as there are examinees coming into the store, they can eat as much as they want. If the customers buy the ingredients, they will get some extra gifts." As I said, I picked up a piece of dessert and handed it to Leilei.

"Oh, if Xiwei came, he would probably open a school to teach the daughters of poor families to read and write." Lei Lei said with emotion as she looked at the Dingsheng cake in her hand.

"Yes, by the way, is my robe with a cat holding a flower ready?" I suddenly remembered that this dress was custom-made before I went to Lingnan with Xiao Zhengxuan.

"It's been done a long time ago...but as soon as you came back, you were busy with all kinds of things and had no time to try it on." Lei Lei sighed helplessly.

【Silk Shop】

"Hey, it fits really well. Uncle Li's craftsmanship is really good. There's no need for any alterations." I tried on the clothes and said happily.

"Haha, it's because the princess has a well-proportioned figure. You don't know, but making clothes for you is the least of my worries!" Uncle Li responded happily.

"By the way, Uncle Li, have you made clothes for your daughter?" I suddenly thought of it and asked quickly.

"It's done! She was reluctant to wear it after taking it back, and wanted to save it for next New Year! She also asked me to thank the princess." Uncle Li recalled the scene at that time, with a happy smile on his face.

"Uncle Li, what is your daughter's name?" I asked curiously.

Uncle Li replied: "My daughter's name is Li Le'an."

"Then let's let Le'an come to our store to learn accounting starting tomorrow! Let Manager Xu and Lei Lei take her with her." I made this suggestion to Uncle Li.

"Oh, then I have to thank the princess on behalf of my daughter for giving her such a good opportunity." Uncle Li was very excited and quickly bowed to express his gratitude.

"We are family, no need to thank me. However, I would like to trouble you to go back and tell Le'an that he must learn well from Manager Xu. It is not only about accounting, but more importantly, it is about learning how to treat people." I said with a serious expression and tone.

"Don't worry, Princess! I will never let you down." Uncle Li quickly assured.

"Hehe~ That's good~ Then you go ahead and do your work. I'll go find the shopkeeper and give him some instructions." After saying that, I hurried downstairs to find Shopkeeper Xu.

After listening to my plan, Shopkeeper Xu said hastily, "Hey, I've met the daughter of Old Li's family once! She's very smart. It's no problem to let her be the shopkeeper."

I fiddled with the abacus and said with a smile, "Eh? We're not asking her to be the shopkeeper! We're asking you to teach her everything you've learned in your life, especially how to treat people."

"...I'm getting old, it would be nice if someone could take over this silk shop." Shopkeeper Xu said with some guilt.

"Have you earned enough money?" I asked with a wicked smile.

"That's not enough... Like you always say, who would complain about having too little silver?" Shopkeeper Xu also replied with a smile.

"Let's put it this way. If you can do your best to train Le'an after he comes, and I find that he has met the standards when I conduct a random check, then I will give you a half-month vacation. During this time, you can travel to the south with Mrs. Xu, and I will bear all the expenses." I said to Shopkeeper Xu with a smile.

Hearing what I said, Shopkeeper Xu's face immediately broke into a bright smile. At this moment, I immediately said, "But..."

"Ah?" Shopkeeper Xu's smile froze on his face instantly, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

"Hahaha, don't be nervous. I'm just kidding. After you come back from your trip, you still have to continue to help me look after the store. After all, this store can't do without you." I explained with a grin.

Shopkeeper Xu heaved a sigh of relief, revealed a gratified smile, and quickly nodded and agreed: "Okay, okay, then I will do my best to train Le An with all my heart!"

"The child is so young, and you are hiring child labor!" Lei Lei whispered.

I rolled my eyes at Lei Lei in annoyance. "Hey, she's already graduated from elementary school at this age, okay? How can she not know how to do accounting? In our place, she can't even get into the advanced class at this age! Moreover, not only do I have to pay her salary, but I also have to train her. It's not easy for me."

Lei Lei obviously didn't believe me and continued, "Don't give me that. I don't believe you are so kind..."

I sighed helplessly and said in a low voice, "...After we set up the Fourth Division and Sixth Bureau, we need someone to keep an eye on it..."

After hearing this, Lei Lei snorted disdainfully, "(ˉ▽￣～) Tsk~~"